Environment - June 2007

2007-06-22 09:47:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Well we have all heard the USA is the worst Co2 polluter but in 5 years or 10 years or 20 or 50... depends on what you read and when.

Well looks like China is way ahead of schedule...
So what now?
Kyoto gave China and other delveloping countries a pass. the USA reduced Co2 emissions last year if only a small amount.
Was anything substantial settled on at G8?

http://www.dailytech.com/China+Becomes+Worlds+Top+CO2+Emitter/article7770.htm

2007-06-22 09:37:40 · 10 answers · asked by sociald 7 in Global Warming

The character, not the story, thought the two could be linked.

2007-06-22 09:24:19 · 8 answers · asked by grendle1853 1 in Other - Environment

It is this one:

http://www.globalwarmingart.com/wiki/Image:Climate_Change_Attribution.png

I have been bothered by this graph for a while now, for a number of reasons. So I began doing some research on the attribution of global warming due to a variety of forcings.

In the paper below, an 11 year smoothing shows that solar forcings are the major contibutor to warming of the last 100 years. A 9 year smoothing of the same data shows that greenhouse gases are the major contributor to warming. The paper then moves on to discuss how other small changes in parameters significantly changes the attribution results.

The wiki graph in question resembles the 9 year smoothing work shown in this paper.

Could it be that this graph is not as illustrative as it initially seems to be? Could it be that the models are not yet as refined as suggested, thus attribution is still unknowable?


REF:

Space Science Reviews (2006) 125: 199–211
DOI: 10.1007/s11214-006-9057-2

2007-06-22 09:12:52 · 9 answers · asked by Marc G 4 in Global Warming

hey im doin dis project if u can give me some of ur opinion it would be very useful. global warming is it really dat we r contribute to this? do u think that global warming is that serious? would u do somethin to prevent it?

2007-06-22 09:00:24 · 25 answers · asked by sakura 2 in Global Warming

2007-06-22 08:56:41 · 10 answers · asked by me... 1 in Global Warming

I'm not from there...but neither am I use to seeing that many damn homless folks walking the town!It's ridiculous.One night,I'd seen several,maybe 10-15bums, camping out under a highway bridge! I know that all states has it's good and it's bad...but c'mon.

And to make matters worse Dallas trashy as hell....and there alot of ran down buildings.The landscaping is horrible too!

Who could I go to about this issue and the environmental problems???

Dallas is ugly as shiiiiiii..................

2007-06-22 08:18:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

I am also looking for a place where i can purchase a beagle for under $151.

2007-06-22 07:22:19 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Conservation

im going conoeing with a few friends and we whated a map so we get of safely

2007-06-22 07:08:21 · 2 answers · asked by yoyo 2 in Other - Environment

"ZAP says that the initial concept phase for the new vehicle is complete. The targeted price is $30,000, top speed in excess of 100 mph and range of 100 miles per charge. Many of the technologies already specified for the ZAP-X electric car concept will be applied to the new vehicle, but delivery is expected to be sooner than the ZAP-X."

What do you think - is 100 mile range and 100 mph top speed in an electric car worth $30,000?

One other thing to note - the ZAP-X is supposed to have battery technology that will recharge in 10 minutes, so I presume this earlier model will be able to do the same.

2007-06-22 06:17:57 · 12 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

I'm a kid, and I'm wondering what steps that kids can take to stop global warming. Thanks.

2007-06-22 04:46:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

I had reviewed information which showed how technology made it easier to use electricity to quickly heat water-even if frozen solid. Frozen water was an issue for the North in Winter. Steam out sold electric and gas cars for a while, but with gas being so cheap in the day, and the wait time for the steam to generate, the Gas car won out. Today the technology is here to use various liquids for steam. Recycle/return exhaust systems to make steam vehicles more economical. With less maintenance and materials needed- no Transmission- braking and throttle are all reliant upon the steam power. The vehicle would be much safer from the redundant exhaust systems...No Fires from accidents...
Steam cars were around back in the 1790's and the land speed record set in the late 19th Century was 225mph.
The Steam engine is listed as the most efficient engine.
the engine can use generators and make electricity for other power-systems and perhaps be steam/electric hybrid. I need more insight.

2007-06-22 04:43:17 · 8 answers · asked by montague_street 1 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

I know many community vehicles in the US have their buses running on natural gas and I know there are many logistic and supply issues that go along with this since all of our infrastructure is based on moving gasoline and oil.

But still, Natural gas would be the best alternative, it is abundant here, and science has shown that emissions from natural gas vehicles is actually cleaner than the air you breathe.

When my father worked in Ankara, Turkey, they had a big problem with smog, so they modified all their cabs to take natural gas and the smog cleared up pretty quick.

I see a lot of car companies focusing on hybrids but that still doesnt solve the issue, it just delays it.

2007-06-22 04:27:03 · 11 answers · asked by DAVIDRZR 2 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

In light of new Braking-reverse power generation and the increased power output abilities of Solar Cells, Most cars set outside during the day-the sensitivity of the solar cells would still generated a charge during dim light. Photoconductive paint and Solar Cells could re-energize the batteries over the hours it is set outside. If this method, in addition to air turbines and micro-generators about the wheel base could be attached, set at a light resistance, could create more power for batteries or slow release capacitors. The slow release capacitors are used in place of batteries in model airplanes and hovercraft-1 minute of charge produces 3-5 minutes or power to the craft. Why can't these principles be used in the cars. I am trying to see about this method to be environmentally friendly- this produces 0 emmisions/polution- almost silent to handle noise pollution. and you don't sacrifice any safety or room to the vehicle. The vehicle would require less repairs- no Transmission.

2007-06-22 04:17:38 · 9 answers · asked by montague_street 1 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

on the news they were talking about finding a way to stop cows from farting.

2007-06-22 03:41:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

....ie: a dwelling suspended from a balloon, something along the lines of a zeppelin...but brought up to date.

how do land-laws and air-space regulations resolve themselves..if someone wanted to permanently moor themselves somewhere....much like a a caravan in the air?

2007-06-22 03:33:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Green Living

What would be your reaction if you discovered that we have had the means to eliminate fossil fuel use for over 75 years? Did you know that there is FR*EE energy and it has been kept from us?

2007-06-22 03:28:12 · 13 answers · asked by nolajazzyguide 4 in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Do you think that gas prices were raised just in time for summer to slow down the co2 levels in the country? BECAUSE OF GLOBAL WARMING. Is a higher gas price a way we can contain this phenomena?

2007-06-22 02:33:51 · 18 answers · asked by cardona6969 2 in Global Warming

pleas give me relevant info on how usa is helping in the protection of the planet against global warming

2007-06-22 02:11:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

The 'Outrigger Canoe' is intended to be a modern version of the outrigger canoes that populated the South Pacific. It'll be 30 metres long, driven by non polluting clean wind energy, the fastest big sail boat around and will operate from the Whitsundays or Cairns. The crew will be indigenous and white, young, fun and musical, the food will be harvested from the sea and and the drinks will be tropical. We'd love to know what you think. Thanks.

2007-06-22 02:11:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Environment

Why is there a global warming category when there is no proof that there really is a global warming problem?
But if I understand the theory behind global warming, there isn’t anything we can do about it.
Taking in the fact the when it rains, it breaks down rocks and other minerals that have salt content.
This will increase the oceans temperature no mater what we do; this has been going on since the beginning of time.

2007-06-22 01:26:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

I think this is a huge problem!! i know the u.s. will probably not run out of space for landfills... but i think landfills can't be good for the soil & ground! How could the united state find a way to cut back on trash? I think since paper is Biodegradable we should at least try to find a way to pacage a lot of our exports and goods in some type of paper ... but that would be hard for some things like drinks,,, u cant put liquid in paper!! What are some soolutions to oversized landfills?!

2007-06-22 01:08:46 · 10 answers · asked by ♥haley♥ 3 in Global Warming

just wondering....

2007-06-22 01:04:18 · 18 answers · asked by ♥haley♥ 3 in Global Warming

I am asking because this is usually listed as one of the biggest ways that we can conserve energy but i dont think that cold water cleans as effectively as hot water. Any thoughts or opinions?

2007-06-22 00:26:55 · 19 answers · asked by msijg 5 in Green Living

So many facts point to global warming. I am aware that global warming isnt proven yet 100%, but it is much more likely then denying the problem. Is it because it will change your lifestyle?

2007-06-21 23:01:45 · 11 answers · asked by dick v 2 in Global Warming

why are so any people now convinced that he proved that CO2 was the cause of so called global warming, it may be regional or hemispherical but he never proved that it was CO2 the question that must concern people is why do people not grasp that science is proving a theory and no one has proven CO2 is the cause, concensus is not proof you would not want an operation done on a concensus would you. well it may be the left side of the heart lets take a vote on it.

2007-06-21 21:59:07 · 6 answers · asked by theanswer read it again please 3 in Global Warming

ve a going out party together

2007-06-21 21:27:05 · 4 answers · asked by theanswer read it again please 3 in Global Warming

Why is it happening? Answer Separately.
How can it be controlled? Answer Separately.

2007-06-21 21:02:50 · 8 answers · asked by basuranjan24 1 in Global Warming

2007-06-21 20:58:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

connection to be a contributor to glabal warming. the real question is what is the cause of too much CO2 and the answer is not factories and cars, and who will tell all those billions of people they cannot have the same as Americans have V8s all round and if China is bringing on line two coal fired power stations per week how will putting in glow in the dark light bulbs in Australia help.

2007-06-21 20:45:37 · 5 answers · asked by theanswer read it again please 3 in Global Warming